Create and Modify Reference Lines

Creating a New Reference Line

Step 1 - Start Reference Line Insertion

Begin insertion by clicking the + Create button, right-clicking in empty space, or using the Ctrl + Qkeyboard shortcut and selecting Reference Line .

Tip

You can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Q + R to begin inserting a reference line.

Step 2A - Define the Line

Depending on the desired line type (see more details below), click an existing line or intersection to determine the first selection. Once selected, move your mouse to the desired location or intersection and click again to insert the reference line.

Step 2B - Define Multiple Lines

Select a line to define the start for your run of lines. Once this has been selected, use the + and - keys to update the quantity or enter it manually in the floating quantity dialog. Select a second line to define the end of your run.

Note

Note: This is currently only supported with Division Lines.

Creating Specific Line Types

Point-to-Point Line

Point-to-Point lines are created by clicking two intersections.

Point-Slope Line

Point-Slope lines are created by clicking an intersection and clicking again to set the angle.

Parallel Line

Parallel lines are created by clicking a line and clicking again at the desired offset.

Perpendicular Line

Perpendicular lines are created by clicking a line followed by an intersection.

Division Line

Division lines are created by clicking a line followed by another line.

Deleting Reference Lines

Step 1 - Select a Reference Line

Select the line by clicking on it in the scene. Alternatively, you can select a reference line from the Collections Subpanel .

Step 2 - Delete the Line

Once selected, you can simply hit the Delete key. If you are using the Collections Subpanel and have selected the reference line, you can click Delete Selected Item(s).

Delete Unused Reference Lines

Step 1 - Open the Right Sidebar

If the Right Sidebar is not open, click the Toggle Right Sidebar arrow button to expand the panel.

Step 2 - Delete Unused Reference Lines

Open the reference lines menu by clicking Menu next to Reference Lines in the Collections Subpanel. Click Delete Unused Reference Lines.

Modifying Reference Line Properties

Step 1 - Select a Reference Line

Select the line by clicking on it in the scene. Alternatively, you can use the Right Sidebar to select a reference line.

Step 2 - Open the Right Sidebar

If the Right Sidebar is not open, click the Toggle Right Sidebar arrow button to expand the panel.

Step 3 - Use the Properties Panel to Make Modifications

Navigate to the Properties Panel in the Right Sidebar to make modifications to the selected reference line. Depending on the type of line selected, there will be tools that allow you to modify the Base Point, End Point, Intersection, Offset and Line Direction.

Warning

Modifying a reference line that other objects and their reference lines depend on can have unintended consequences, especially when changing fundamental properties like the Line Type.